📋Overview
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a condition caused by rapid exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitudes, typically above 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). It is characterized by a combination of symptoms resulting from hypoxia and changes in cerebral blood flow. AMS is a common form of altitude sickness and can progress to more severe altitude-related illnesses if untreated.
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